Question 1

What muscle forms the cheeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  buccinator muscle 
B)  orbicularis oculi muscle 
C)  orbicularis oris 
D)  zygomaticus muscles 
A)  buccinator muscle 
B)  orbicularis oculi muscle 
C)  orbicularis oris 
D)  zygomaticus muscles

Question 2

Which is the correct order of the regions of the digestive tract from superior to inferior?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine 
B)  oral cavity, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
C)  stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine 
D)  anus, large intestine, stomach, esophagus 
A)  pharynx, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine 
B)  oral cavity, stomach, small intestine, large intestine 
C)  stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine 
D)  anus, large intestine, stomach, esophagus

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning cholecystokinin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholecystokinin stimulates relaxation of the gallbladder. 
B)  Cholecystokinin stimulates secretion of mucus by the gastric glands. 
C)  Cholecystokinin stimulates the pancreas to release an enzyme-rich solution. 
D)  Cholecystokinin stimulates the intestine to secrete trypsin. 
E)  Cholecystokinin stimulates gastric secretions. 
A)  Cholecystokinin stimulates relaxation of the gallbladder. 
B)  Cholecystokinin stimulates secretion of mucus by the gastric glands. 
C)  Cholecystokinin stimulates the pancreas to release an enzyme-rich solution. 
D)  Cholecystokinin stimulates the intestine to secrete trypsin. 
E)  Cholecystokinin stimulates gastric secretions.

Question 4

Cholecystokinin and the glossopharyngeal nerve stimulate the release of bile into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following cell types of the stomach is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous cells - produce intrinsic factor 
B)  parietal cells - produce hydrochloric acid 
C)  chief cells - produce mucus 
D)  endocrine cells - produce enzymes 
E)  chief cells - produce hormones 
A)  mucous cells - produce intrinsic factor 
B)  parietal cells - produce hydrochloric acid 
C)  chief cells - produce mucus 
D)  endocrine cells - produce enzymes 
E)  chief cells - produce hormones

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharyngeal, voluntary, esophageal 
B)  esophageal, pharyngeal, voluntary 
C)  voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal 
D)  voluntary, esophageal, pharyngeal 
A)  pharyngeal, voluntary, esophageal 
B)  esophageal, pharyngeal, voluntary 
C)  voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal 
D)  voluntary, esophageal, pharyngeal

Question 7

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic amylase

Accepted Answer

A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides 
A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides

Question 8

The major secretion of the large intestine is

Accepted Answer

A)  bile. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  bacteria. 
A)  bile. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  bacteria.

Question 9

Arrange the ducts in the order that bile would pass through them when moving from the bile canaliculi to the small intestine without being stored in the gallbladder. (1) common bile duct
(2) common hepatic duct
(3) cystic duct
(4) left and right hepatic ducts

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 4, 2 
B)  3, 2, 1 
C)  4, 2, 1 
D)  4, 1, 2 
E)  1, 4, 2 
A)  3, 4, 2 
B)  3, 2, 1 
C)  4, 2, 1 
D)  4, 1, 2 
E)  1, 4, 2

Question 10

A swollen uvula might interfere with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  mastication 
B)  deglutition and breathing 
C)  chemical digestion 
D)  olfaction 
A)  mastication 
B)  deglutition and breathing 
C)  chemical digestion 
D)  olfaction

Question 11

Match the function with its appropriate description.
-peristalsis

Accepted Answer

A) movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood 
B) chewing of food 
C) muscular contractions that propel food 
D) removal of undigested wastes from body 
E) breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes 
A) movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood 
B) chewing of food 
C) muscular contractions that propel food 
D) removal of undigested wastes from body 
E) breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes

Question 12

Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  activation of salivary amylase 
B)  enhanced carbohydrate digestion 
C)  proper environment for functioning of pepsin 
D)  protein synthesis 
E)  lipid digestion 
A)  activation of salivary amylase 
B)  enhanced carbohydrate digestion 
C)  proper environment for functioning of pepsin 
D)  protein synthesis 
E)  lipid digestion

Question 13

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity.
-pancreatic lipase

Accepted Answer

A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides 
A) glucose and galactose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids and glycerol 
D) maltose and isomaltose 
E) polysaccharides and disaccharides

Question 14

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description.
-mesentery proper

Accepted Answer

A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon 
A) mesentery of the small intestine 
B) serous membrane that covers organs 
C) attaches the liver to the diaphragm 
D) connects lesser curvature of stomach to the liver 
E) mesentery of the colon

Question 15

The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

Accepted Answer

A)  crown 
B)  cementum 
C)  periodontal ligament 
D)  dental arch 
E)  alveoli 
A)  crown 
B)  cementum 
C)  periodontal ligament 
D)  dental arch 
E)  alveoli

Question 16

Match the disorder with the best description.
-diarrhea

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus 
A) inflammation of the liver 
B) watery feces 
C) bad breath 
D) enlargement or inflammation of the vein of the anal canal 
E) chronic acid in the esophagus

Question 17

The mucosa of the colon

Accepted Answer

A)  contains many mucus-secreting goblet cells. 
B)  exchanges sodium ions for chloride ions. 
C)  actively secretes sodium and chloride ions. 
D)  produces enzymes that complete lipid digestion. 
E)  consists of stratified columnar epithelium. 
A)  contains many mucus-secreting goblet cells. 
B)  exchanges sodium ions for chloride ions. 
C)  actively secretes sodium and chloride ions. 
D)  produces enzymes that complete lipid digestion. 
E)  consists of stratified columnar epithelium.

Question 18

Inflammation of the gums is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dental carries. 
B)  pyorrhea. 
C)  halitosis. 
D)  gingivitus. 
A)  dental carries. 
B)  pyorrhea. 
C)  halitosis. 
D)  gingivitus.

Question 19

Which of the following would inhibit both gastric secretion and gastric motility?

Accepted Answer

A)  vagal stimulation 
B)  chewing and swallowing food 
C)  cholecystokinin (CCK) 
D)  gastrin 
E)  large amounts of fiber in the diet 
A)  vagal stimulation 
B)  chewing and swallowing food 
C)  cholecystokinin (CCK) 
D)  gastrin 
E)  large amounts of fiber in the diet

Question 20

Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  pepsin - protein 
B)  amylase - starch 
C)  trypsin - nucleic acids 
D)  lipase - fat 
E)  deoxyribonucleases - DNA 
A)  pepsin - protein 
B)  amylase - starch 
C)  trypsin - nucleic acids 
D)  lipase - fat 
E)  deoxyribonucleases - DNA

Exam 24: Digestive System

What muscle forms the cheeks?

Which is the correct order of the regions of the digestive tract from superior to inferior?

Which of the following statements concerning cholecystokinin is correct?

Cholecystokinin and the glossopharyngeal nerve stimulate the release of bile into the small intestine.

Which of the following cell types of the stomach is correctly matched with its function?

Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic amylase

The major secretion of the large intestine is

Arrange the ducts in the order that bile would pass through them when moving from the bile canaliculi to the small intestine without being stored in the gallbladder. (1) common bile duct (2) common hepatic duct (3) cystic duct (4) left and right hepatic ducts

A swollen uvula might interfere with which of the following?

Match the function with its appropriate description. -peristalsis

Which of the following events occurs because of the low pH of the stomach?

Match the enzyme with the products of its digestive activity. -pancreatic lipase

Match the mesenteries or membranes with its appropriate description. -mesentery proper

The ____ helps hold a tooth in its socket.

Match the disorder with the best description. -diarrhea

The mucosa of the colon

Inflammation of the gums is called

Which of the following would inhibit both gastric secretion and gastric motility?

Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?

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